It's been a busy week preparing to begin a new season with the RSPB on the Mull of Galloway. In between packing and saying my goodbyes, I've managed to squeeze in a few wildlife adventures along the way!
Visiting the east coast I had magnificent views of waders such as
Turnstone, Redshank and my personal favourite-
Oystercatchers. As they fed along the tideline, I went beachcombing however found very little of interest. Returning to the car I caught a quick glimpse of a
Short Eared Owl before it dipped behind a hill in the terrain. Continuing along the trail I suddenly came across the same owl- this time perched high in a small tree. I could barely contain my excitement as I sat admiring this magnificent bird only metres away- what an encounter! The following day I continued to birdwatch along the coast, seeing my first
Guillemots, Razorbills and
Puffins of the season. Again the highlight of the day came from more sightings of Short Eared Owls- what an amazing species!
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| Short Eared Owl perching on a tree at Elie, Fife (photo Laura Shearer) |
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| Short Eared Owl seeking shelter from the mist and sea fret (photo Laura Shearer) |
Birding closer to home uncovered the 'usual' passerines however with a hint of spring in the air the local forests are buzzing with activity. I even managed to squeeze in some bird ringing this week including
Robins, Wrens, Chaffinches and Blue Tits- a great way to spend your Saturday morning!
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